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ambi

bene

aqua

cent

dict

aud

circum

duc/ duct

contra/ counter

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both

good

water

one hundred

to say

to hear

around

to lead against

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fac

fract

mal

form

ject

mater

fort

jud

mit

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to do; to make

to break

bad

shape

to throw

mother

strength

to judge

send

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mort

port

sect/ sec

multi

rupt

sent

pater

scrib/ scribe

spect

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death

to carry

to cut

many

to break

to feel; to send

father

to write

to look

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struct vid/ vis

voc

gress pend tract

vert cred

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to build to see voice/ to call

to walk to hang to pull; to drag; to draw

to turn to believe;

to trust

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Latin

Roots

& M

eanin

gs

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Latin

Roots

& M

eanin

gs

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Name __________________

Latin Roots

root

____

Meaning:

Word Examples:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Use one of the word examples in a sentence:

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

Illustration:

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Excellent Examples Directions: Read the definition and think of the Latin root that matches. Then write an example of a word that contains the Latin root in the box next to the definition.

Definition: both Root: _______________

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Definition: to hear Root: _______________

Definition: water Root: _______________

Definition: good Root: _______________

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Excellent Examples Directions: Read the definition and think of the Latin root that matches. Then write an example of a word that contains the Latin root in the box next to the definition.

Definition: one hundred

Root: _______________

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Definition: against Root: _______________

Definition: around Root: _______________

Definition: to believe; to trust Root: _______________

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Excellent Examples Directions: Read the definition and think of the Latin root that matches. Then write an example of a word that contains the Latin root in the box next to the definition.

Definition: to say

Root: _______________

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Definition: to do; to make Root: _______________

Definition: to lead Root: _______________

Definition: shape Root: _______________

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Excellent Examples Directions: Read the definition and think of the Latin root that matches. Then write an example of a word that contains the Latin root in the box next to the definition.

Definition: strong

Root: _______________

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Definition: to walk Root: _______________

Definition: to break Root: _______________

Definition: to throw Root: _______________

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Excellent Examples Directions: Read the definition and think of the Latin root that matches. Then write an example of a word that contains the Latin root in the box next to the definition.

Definition: to judge

Root: _______________

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Definition: mother Root: _______________

Definition: bad Root: _______________

Definition: to send Root: _______________

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Excellent Examples Directions: Read the definition and think of the Latin root that matches. Then write an example of a word that contains the Latin root in the box next to the definition.

Definition: death

Root: _______________

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Definition: father Root: _______________

Definition: many Root: _______________

Definition: to hang Root: _______________

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Excellent Examples Directions: Read the definition and think of the Latin root that matches. Then write an example of a word that contains the Latin root in the box next to the definition.

Definition: to carry

Root: _______________

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Definition: to write Root: _______________

Definition: to break Root: _______________

Definition: to cut Root: _______________

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Excellent Examples Directions: Read the definition and think of the Latin root that matches. Then write an example of a word that contains the Latin root in the box next to the definition.

Definition: to feel; to send

Root: _______________

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Definition: to build Root: _______________

Definition: to look Root: _______________

Definition: to see Root: _______________

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Excellent Examples Directions: Read the definition and think of the Latin root that matches. Then write an example of a word that contains the Latin root in the box next to the definition.

Definition: to pull; to drag; to draw

Root: _______________

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Definition: voice; to call Root: _______________

Definition: to turn Root: _______________

Definition: Root: _______________

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Excellent Examples Directions: Read the definition and think of the Latin root that matches. Then write an example of a word that contains the Latin root in the box next to the definition.

Definition:

Root: _______________

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Definition: Root: _______________

Definition: Root: _______________

Definition: Root: _______________

amb

i

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

aqu

a

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

aud

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

ben

e

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

cen

t

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

circ

um

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

con

tra/

cou

nte

r

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

cred

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

dic

t

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

du

c/d

uct

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

fac

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

form

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

fort

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

frac

t

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

gres

s

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

ject

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

jud

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

mal

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

mat

er

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

mit

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

mo

rt

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

mu

lti

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

pat

er

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

pen

d

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

po

rt

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

rup

t

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

scri

b/s

crib

e

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

sect

/sec

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

sen

t

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

spec

t

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

stru

ct

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

vid

/vis

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

trac

t

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

vert

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

voc

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)

Directions: 1. Cut out the box along

the four outside lines. 2. Fold in the big tab with

the Latin root along the dotted line under the word.

3. Cut along the horizontal dotted lines up to the fold under the Latin root.

4. Paste the Latin root tab ONLY into your notebook leaving the eight flaps free to fold up.

5. Write examples of words that contain the Latin root on as many of the flaps as you can.

6. Under each flap write the definition of the words you wrote OR write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the word. (Your teacher will tell you which you are to write.)